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QIP328 0900 2026-08-06 Rendlesham - WS Training, Ipswich (6-seated electric wheelchair accessible vehicle required) - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

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06 Aug 2026 at 12:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council Passenger Transport has concluded a public procurement process for the supply of passenger transport services, specifically seeking a supplier for a six-seated, electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and covers multiple regions including the United Kingdom and European territories. The tender was part of a dynamic purchasing system and has now completed the award stage as of 6th August 2026, with a contract set to commence on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st July 2031. The total contract value is £179,550 GBP, awarded to UNITY TRAVEL ltd, based in Ipswich. The procurement method details have not been specified.

This awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle accessible vehicle requirements. Companies able to provide innovative, sustainable transport solutions, especially those focusing on electric and accessible vehicle options, would find this tender beneficial for growth. Although this opportunity is now closed, it highlights the potential for future dynamics in passenger transport services, encouraging companies in this sector to engage with local councils for similar opportunities and to prepare for participation in dynamic purchasing systems for public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QIP328 0900 2026-08-06 Rendlesham - WS Training, Ipswich (6-seated electric wheelchair accessible vehicle required) - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a mini competition against the following Dynamic Purchasing System: 'The supply of Passenger Transport Services', OJEU Notice Id: 2018/S 031-067685. QIP328 0900 2026-08-06 Rendlesham - WS Training, Ipswich (6-seated electric wheelchair accessible vehicle required) Further details can be found in the 'Tenders / My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for returned submissions is 0900 2026-08-06. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 0900 2026-08-05 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ff0e53c-2b6a-4fe8-b9ca-e5c3fc865c1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7edb91-086d-4d18-a75c-fff1c63f3a58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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